Judith Leiber Vintage 80s Minaudiere Encrusted with White and Gray and Black Swarovski Crystals FREE SHIPPING

Vintage 80s Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystals encrusted minaudière. This evening bag has classic style with bold stripes of white, gray and black crystals and it fits perfectly in your hand or you can use the elegant silver chain shoulder strap, which stows neatly inside. The exterior is perfect and the push button clasp opens the jewel box. The case is held securely with silver kidskin leather gussets allowing easy access to the contents. The interior is divided into two main compartments and is lined in silver kidskin leather it maintains the Judith Leiber silver metal logo plate. It also contains the original signature silver comb with tassel and a two-sided swivel mirror in their own Judith Leiber dust bag.

Measurements: 5” wide 4 ¼ ” tall 1 ¼“ deep
Shoulder Strap Drop: 20”
It comes in a dust cover, but not the original Judith Leiber

This bag is pre-owned. It has lived undisturbed in a box for over 20 years. The condition and quality is by any standard – MINT. A treat for collectors at a fraction of the real value.

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HISTORY OF JUDITH LEIBER
Begun in 1963, Judith Leiber is an American luxury brand that is synonymous with elegance, style, and sophistication. Each product is executed with meticulous attention to detail and flawless handcraftsmanship. Miniaudierés from the collection are part of the permanent design collections at The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, The Smithsonian Institute in Washington, The Houston Museum of Fine Arts and the Los Angeles Museum of Art. Adding to Hollywood's nearly 50-year love affair with the brand, nearly every First Lady dating back to 1963 has carried custom-made Judith Leiber bags to the U.S. Presidential Inauguration ceremonies. Judith Leiber is truly an iconic American brand.

The name Judith Leiber is synonymous with small, bejeweled evening bags called minaudières. Small by design, to be carried easily in the hand, containing only a few essential items. In Leiber's words, the essentials are a handkerchief, a lipstick and a one hundred dollar bill.

Leiber minaudières often take whimsical forms, including dogs, cats, vegetables, fruits and designs are inspired by architecture, art history, and even iconic cities. The foundation of each minaudière is a rigid form, first sculpted in wax and then cast in metal. The metal form is gold-plated, and then hand-painted with the desired design. The design is completed when crystals, precious or semi-precious stones are handset on the outside. Depending on the complexity of a particular design, individual minaudières can be covered with as many as 13,000 individual crystals. Interiors are luxurious; they are typically lined with kidskin and include a tiny pouch containing a comb and mirror.

This is a vintage piece I disclose by photo or description all imperfections. I do not accept returns so if you have any questions please drop me a line. Thanks for looking and happy shopping!